01 gallery

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01 Gallery is a post contemporary art gallery located in downtown Los Angeles, founded by art dealer and curator John Pochna. The gallery is known for its contributions to the lowbrow art movement, as it frequently exhibits pieces with heavy graffiti and street art influences [1]. In April of 2007, Pochna partnered with Brandon Coburn, and Jim Ulrich. [2]

Found in 1980 [3] and christened Zero Zero by Pochna [4], the gallery was originally an after hours bar in Melrose [5]. The gallery's current name derives from a conceptual understanding of the creative process. As Kyle Lina explains, "Zero is when there's nothing--one when there's something. The space between the zero and the one is the creative act" [6].

Over time, 01 Gallery developed a long standing relationship with the Los Angeles punk community [7], as it has debuted bands such as The Screamers [8]. As the gallery's clientele diversified, Pochna's aims for the gallery evolved. Pochna states, "[We're] not a punk rock gallery, not a graffiti art gallery, not a rebel gallery. Not any of those stupid names they used to call us." [9]

01 Gallery has been frequented by Los Angeles residents such as Raymond Pettibon [10], John Doe, David Lee Roth [11], Tomata Du Plenty, Tequila Mockingbird, John Belushi [12]. This diverse clientele has has lead 01 Gallery to be thought of as analogous to Andy Warhol's Factory. "Its eccentric mix of artists and patrons made it [Los Angeles'] answer to the Factory, though the creations were more "lowbrow" than pop." [13].

The gallery has exhibited works by Anthony Ausgang, Robert Williams, Michael Knowlton, Tomata Du Plenty, Retna, Saber, and Raul Gonzalez [14]

Notable past curators include Walter Hopps and Carlo McCormick [15].

[edit] Trivia

Soon after the gallery's naissance, Pochna allowed the gallery's Melrose address to be used as a business address for an escort service in order to fund the gallery [16].

An exhibition at Zero One Gallery is documented in The Devil and Daniel Johnston [17]. Pochna is interviewed in the film.

The gallery's Melrose space was rumored to be haunted by the ghosts of Joan Crawford, Rock Hudson, and Rita Hayworth. [18].

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Mulholland, Mitchell. "On the Wag." Artillery, March 2008.
  2. ^ Hutchinson, Heidi: "Riding High with Steve Olsen." Citizen LA. June 2008:12.
  3. ^ Jordan, Matt Dukes: "Weirdo Deluxe: The Wild World of Pop Surrealism," pg 23. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2005.
  4. ^ Friedrich, Kristin: "John Pochna's Escape from Hollywood, Breaking Duck News and Musical Carrots." LA Downtown News, March 10, 2003: 14.
  5. ^ Jordan, Matt Dukes: "Weirdo Deluxe: The Wild World of Pop Surrealism," pg 23. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2005.
  6. ^ Rockwell, Steve: "The Art Behind dArt." dArt, fall 2007.
  7. ^ Friedrich, Kristin: "John Pochna's Escape from Hollywood, Breaking Duck News and Musical Carrots." LA Downtown News, March 10, 2003: 14.
  8. ^ Pedersen, Candice. "Screamers." 1999. Scaruffi. 6 June 2008.
  9. ^ Friedrich, Kristin: "John Pochna's Escape from Hollywood, Breaking Duck News and Musical Carrots." LA Downtown News, March 10, 2003: 14.
  10. ^ "Continuing and Recommended Exhibitions." Feb 2002. Art Scene. 6 June 2008.
  11. ^ Jordan,Matt Dukes: "Weirdo Deluxe: The Wild World of Pop Surrealism," pg 23. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2005.
  12. ^ Lecarol, Lina: "Night Ranger." LA Weekly, Jan 29, 2008.
  13. ^ Lecarol, Lina: "Night Ranger." LA Weekly, Jan 29, 2008.
  14. ^ "01 Gallery Opening." Bliss Magazine, Feb 2008: 148.
  15. ^ Jordan, Matt Dukes: "Weirdo Deluxe: The Wild World of Pop Surrealism," pg 23. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2005.
  16. ^ Jordan, Matt Dukes: "Weirdo Deluxe: The Wild World of Pop Surrealism," pg 23. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2005.
  17. ^ Smith, Bonne: "The Devil and Daniel Johnston Press Kit". Toronto, Mogrel Media: 2005.
  18. ^ "Dead Superstars Haunt Hollywood Art Gallery." National Examiner. 30 Jan 1990: 17.